Guides
Flower cost guides
11 guides, each with real prices and links to every source. Plus our original dozen roses price study.
Prices
How much does a dozen roses cost in 2026?
Real prices for a dozen red roses from FTD, ProFlowers, 1-800-Flowers, The Bouqs and Teleflora, what the delivery fee adds, and what local florists charge on average.
6 min readWhen are flowers most expensive? What government price data shows
We read three years of the U.S. consumer price index for indoor plants and flowers to see which months cost more.
5 min read
Fees
Flower delivery fees explained: why a $79.99 bouquet costs about $100
What delivery and service fees are, how much they add at each big online florist, and the surcharges that show up at checkout.
6 min readSame-day flower delivery: real cutoff times and what it costs
Order cutoffs and same-day surcharges from FTD and Teleflora, and when paying for speed is worth it.
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Occasions
Valentine’s Day flower prices: what to expect and when to order
What Americans plan to spend on Valentine’s flowers, why prices rise in February, and how to get a good dozen without overpaying.
6 min readMother’s Day flower prices and how to spend wisely
Flowers are the most popular Mother’s Day gift. Here is what people spend, what bouquets and plants cost, and how to avoid weekend surcharges.
5 min readHow much do funeral and sympathy flowers cost?
Real prices for standing sprays, casket sprays, and sympathy plants, what to send where, and gentle etiquette notes.
7 min readHow much do wedding flowers cost? Real numbers from 10,474 couples
The Knot’s 2026 survey numbers by budget, region, season, and guest count, plus how to read a florist quote.
7 min readHow much does a corsage or boutonniere cost?
Prices from three local florists for the same FTD corsage and boutonniere designs, and why one wristlet ranged from $33.99 to $58.
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Saving money
The cheapest ways to send flowers (that still look good)
Seven practical ways to cut the delivered price of flowers, from boxed bouquets to free-shipping thresholds and memberships, with the math.
7 min readLocal florist or online flower delivery: which costs less?
How the big online brands work with local shops, what that relay costs, and when calling a local florist directly is the better deal.
6 min read